In the Neighborhood

In the Neighborhood

Annual Dominican Gala—The Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville will host their annual gala on Fri, Nov 2 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Cocktails begin at 6:00pm followed by dinner and dancing. This year the congregation is honoring NBC Meteorologist Al Roker and Sr. Ave Clark, author and founder of the Heart to Heart Ministry in Bayside. The gala raises funds to support the ministries of the Sisters of St. Dominic.

For more information about tickets or how you can support the event, call 631-842-6000, ext. 241.

An Evening of Prayer for Men Suffering Abortion Loss—Wed, Aug 15 from 7:00-9:00pm. An opportunity to experience the loving mercy of God in a safe and sacred space. The evening will consist of Mass, dinner, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and Adoration. All reservations and information remain confidential.

At the St. Joseph Renewal Center—The following programs are being offered during September through December at the St. Joseph Renewal Center in Bay Shore:

Living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia is held the first Wednesday of the month from 1:00-2:30pm beginning Sep 5. Free will offering.

Men 2 Men Gathering is held the second Saturday of the month beginning Sep 8. Offering of $20 includesbreakfast.

Women to Women is held the second Tuesday of the month beginning Sep 11, “Knitting into Mystery.” If you like to knit or crochet, this is the experience for you. Offering: $15 per session.

Day of Prayer for Men and Women, “Wrestling with God” will be offered on Sat, Sep 15. An offering of $25 includes a light lunch.

Enduring Spirituality for Senior Men & Woman is offered on Fridays from 10:30am-12:00pm Oct 5, 12, 19 and 26. Offering: $15 per session.

An Afternoon of Prayer for Married Couples, “Marriage is Like a Garden” Sun, Oct 28 from 2:00-7:00pm. An offering of $100 includes a light supper.

Community Social and Dance—Sat, Aug 18 from 7:00-10:00pm at St. Sylvester’s Church, Patricia Desmond Hall, 68 Ohio Ave. in Medford. Featuring Bill Wilkinson and his “Savoy Swing Band,” a live 20-piece band with vocals playing for your listening and dancing entertainment. The admission cost of $15 includes snacks andbeverages.

For more information, call 631-730-3333.

Donations Needed for the Life Center of Long Island— The Deer Park Life Center is in desperate need of infant/toddler car seats, cribs (non-drop side), and strollers. Additionally, our Massapequa and Hempstead centers need boys’ and girls’ summer clothes (12 to 24 months, new or gently used), infant/toddler car seats (less than six years old), pack and plays, crib (non-drop side), diapers, and wipes.

For more information, call the Deer Park Center at 631-243-2373, the Massapequa Center at 516-798-9100, or the Hempstead Center at 516-408-6300.

“Field of Dreams” Youth Baseball Clinic hosted by St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Sun, Aug 26 at the Smithtown High School East baseball field, 10 School Street in St. James. 11:30am-12:00pm check in, 12:00-1:00pm clinic, 1:30pm lunch served by local volunteer firemen and women. This free clinic is open to children age 6 to 14. NY Mets local Long Island scout Larry Izzp and Minnesota Twins scout Jon Mauchan will be on hand to coach and answer questions. Major league instructors will include: Frank Catalanotto, Art Shamsky, Fred Cambria, Frank Tepedino, Ed Kranepool, Bill Pulsipher, Rich Schmidt, and Kevin Baez. Space is limited.

Please register early by calling 631-862-3780.

Free Concert Under the Stars and Laser Light Show - at the Long Island State Veterans Home, 100 Patriots Road on the campus of Stony Brook University, Aug 16 from 6:30-9:30pm. Featuring the West Point Concert Band. Bring blankets, chairs, and the whole family. Food available.

Gennesaret Retreat - A retreat especially designed for persons who live with a serious illness is planned for Sep 21, 22, and 23 at the Montfort Spirituality Center in Bay Shore. This retreat offers a respite, a quiet time, an oasis, to enable one to continue the journey. The retreat focuses on God’s love, His forgiveness, and His faithfulness. To register or receive more information, about this weekend, please call Colette Fanelli at 631-665-7052.

Night of Praise on the Canal—Wed, Aug 22 at 7:00pm at 175 Woodcleft Avenue, just south of Hamilton Street in Freeport. Come and lift up the name of Jesus in song.

Preparing for Marriage? - Engaged Encounter is an effective Pre-Cana program designed to provide you with the tools for a successful marriage. Couples are given the opportunity to explore many aspects of their relationship through a series of presentations, writings and dialog. There are no group discussions. Our next weekend will be held at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, Aug 17-19.

Retrouvaille Weekend: You Can Help Heal Your Marriage—Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about ii only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through ALL TYPES of marital difficulties. For confidential information in Retrouvaille or to register for the upcoming weekend, Friday to Sunday, September 7-9 at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, please call 1-800-470-2230. You will be connected directly and confidentially to a couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help.

Surprise Bingo—hosted by the Shrine of St. Anne’s Columbiettes #4757, Sat, Sep 15 from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 96 Second Avenue in Brentwood. $10 donation includes admission, game card, coffee/tea, and dessert. Extra game cards, raffles and 50/50 available for purchase.

For information, call 631-231-1859 or 631-291-9167.

Women of Faith, Courage, and Dignity—The L.I. Women’s Retreat Ministry is hosting a weekend retreat Oct 26-28 at the Montfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore. The retreat will explore women in the Bible who overcame difficult circumstances. Reserve now.